Barring any family issues that may arise, I am planning to attend this year's Grassroots Radio Conference in Spokane, WA this September. Let's make this year's GRC a great turnout.

REC Networks statement and comment filing on NAB proposal to set transition dates for NextGen (ATSC3) television broadcast stations. recnet.substack.com/p/rec-networ...

Good morning from Riverton. REC has filed reply comments in 'Delete Delete Delete' recnet.substack.com/p/rec-files-...

Good morning from Riverton. REC has filed comments in the LPFM-centric MB Docket 24-626. recnet.substack.com/p/24-626-rec...

Jim Clancy was the iconic bass vocal of many of the 7 voice cuts sung at JAM, @tmstudios.com and other predecessor companies. I met him in 1990 at JAM during a "client in" session for the REC Turbo Z Cut 10 resing for the phone lines. My best to his son Greg and the rest of the family.

REC has compiled a summary of many of the comments filed in (25-133) Delete Delete Delete as it relates to broadcasting. We are offering our scratch notes to everyone as a matter of transparency. You can download this document from the following page: recnet.com/d3-comment-s...

Rest in peace Wink Martindale. (1933~2025)

fcc today: the podcast - Olivia Trusty appears before Senate committee - comments filed in Delete Delete Delete - FCC taking comments on ATSC3 cutover - Michi at NAB www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTfz...

REC files our "wish list" for regulatory changes in the "Delete Delete Delete" proceeding. recnet.substack.com/p/rec-commen...

Good morning from Riverton. One more article before I get on the road. LPFM's deadest horse has creeped its way into the Delete proceeding. To allow what is proposed will DESTROY LPFM as we know it. recnet.substack.com/p/editorial-...

REC has long supported NAB's efforts to advance software-based EAS, however the process must embrace independent and open-source development. recnet.substack.com/p/statement-...

FCC today: the podcast - GOP suggests public media is obsolete in light of new tech - EO kills bargaining, Union will fight - 24-626 deadline announced - new LPFM checklists www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4hJ...

Good morning from Riverton. REC Networks has updated our LPFM Self Inspection Checklist. recnet.com/checklist

fcc today: the podcast 03-24-25: Starks announces resignation. Carr announces new inquiry into companies with ties to the Chinese Communist Party. GRC 2025 dates announced. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB4H...

Citing the upcoming NABSHOW and NTCA Legislative/Policy Conference, REC Networks has motioned for an extension of time in the comment and reply comment filing periods for GN Docket 25-133, the "Delete Delete Delete" proceeding.

Carr, Gomez and REC issue statements in response to Starks' announcement of upcoming resignation. Good night from Riverton. recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-commis...

BREAKING: Commissioner Starks announces upcoming resignation. recnet.substack.com/p/commission...

fcc today: the podcast - FCC looking at ALL regs - new FCC natl. security council - gremlins attack FCC - no "2 for 1" specials - remembering Bob Rivers www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHec...

With the "in re: Delete Delete Delete" proceeding in full swing. Now is a good time for an FCC101 to explain the difference between regulations and laws and what the rules and policies the FCC can and can't change on their own. recnet.substack.com/p/fcc101-und...

Several FCC systems that have been unavailable for over the past 30 hours have resumed operation. recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-system...

FCC system outage update. recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-system...

Several FCC systems including LMS, ULS and electronic documents have been down, some for the entire day. This is a fluid story and we have calls in to the FCC Media Relations for any updates or statements. recnet.substack.com/p/some-syste...

Gov't Shutdown Update - 03/11/2025 6:30PM - The House passed a CR by a vote of 217-213. It now goes to the Senate where it needs 60 votes to pass. If passed, it will fund the government until the end of September, 2025. recnet.com/shutdown

fcc today: the podcast - Demonstration at NPR HQ, GOP intros 'Defund NPR Act', Changes to BEAD, GPS alternatives, potential Gov shutdown?, 25 indictments in elder scam. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH-u...

The host for the 2025 GRC has been announced. The dates are still to be determined. Have a great weekend. Good night from Riverton. recnet.substack.com/p/2025-grass...

FCC today: the podcast - Reductions in federal workforce - NGWS at risk - NAB wants full ATSC3 transition - 2 Miami pirate dingers - and more www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzuW...

Good morning from Riverton. The caretakers of the Grassroots Radio Conference are accepting input from the public regarding their preference for a location for this year's show. There are three bids for this year. REC Networks has endorsed one of those bids. recnet.substack.com/p/grassroots...

Statement of REC regarding the recent email to Federal employees and the White House's attempt to intervene with the operations of independent agencies. recnet.substack.com/p/statement-...

FCC today the podcast: Trump wields control over independent agencies, including FCC. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLw3...

FCC today The Podcast: Carr eyes Comcast DEI practices - Disney dials back DEI - $8K dinger for not reporting a death - FCC workforce stats from DOGE www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk_m...

REC has issued LPFM Advisory Letter #24. We have received multiple reports of LPFM (and NCE) stations getting incorrectly billed FCC regulatory fees. LPFM/NCE stations are exempt. recnet.substack.com/p/rec-lpfmnc...

fcc today The Podcast 2/8/25 - Carr takes to Fox News about CBS & Audacy ~ $4.5M dinger about robocalls impersonating the FCC ~ FCC warns radio about payola. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID23...

Our article on the CBS investigation has been updated to include a second video that was released by the FCC. recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-opens-...

The current wording of the law will cut off AM radio to most listeners once they purchase a new car. The legislation must be amended to keep radio relevant. recnet.substack.com/p/statement-...

FCC opens complaint against CBS to public comments as unedited footage of the Kamala Harris 60 Minutes interview is now public. recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-opens-...

Brendan Carr threatens NPR and PBS, kills competition in apartment buildings and kills environmental initiatives. NCE TV window update. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuL4...

Let's finish up the weekend with this. Brendy's letter was wrong in many ways, but he was correct on one significant thing. Good night from Riverton. recnet.substack.com/p/statement-...

REC LPFM Advisory Letter 23 warning LPFMs (and full service NCEs) to review every underwriting message currently airing and recommend (for now) to tone down all messages to simple business card format. recnet.substack.com/p/lpfm-advis...

Earlier today, CPB has advised stations that CSG grants were not impacted by the executive order. Later in the day, that original executive order has been rescinded. recnet.substack.com/p/cpb-csg-gr...

FCC.today the podcast - January 26, 2025 edition. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYZ2...

BREAKING: Carr's #FCC rescinds Rosenworcel-era denials of complaints by Center For American Rights towards ABC, CBS and NBC O&Os claiming "news distortion". recnet.substack.com/p/carr-fcc-s...

Statement of REC Networks regarding Digital Equity. recnet.substack.com/p/statement-...

REC's initial statement on the nomination of Olivia Trusty to the FCC. recnet.substack.com/p/statement-...

Now that the time share agreement period has passed. Here's what will happen next in the LPFM MX Groups. recnet.substack.com/p/2023-lpfm-...

Statement of REC Networks regarding recent false EAS/WEA alerts in Delaware and in Los Angeles. recnet.substack.com/p/statement-...

This is the first time we have seen a station fined for not filing ETRS forms. Of course, the overall case included some very egregious failures. Missing just one form was only a part of this. recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-dings-...

Yet another reason to switch to @aiir.com ..

With CDBS Public Access going away today, REC made one last aggressive effort to preserve as much history from the old filing system as possible. recnet.substack.com/p/fcc-to-ret...

Jeremy lived his life around radio. The urban legend he accidentally triggered lives to this day and probably for a long time afterwards. recnet.substack.com/p/community-...

Good morning from Riverton. Just after midnight this morning, Congress averted a government shutdown. Extends funding until mid-March. open.substack.com/pub/recnet/p...